NO. 045
Spiders
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NO. 046
Illustration · not shown at life size
Illustration · not shown at life sizeSpiders / Spider
Black-and-yellow garden spider
Argiope aurantia
A large female has black-and-yellow markings. Look for a zigzag of silk in her web.
A spider, and part of our tiny-neighbor collection.
Let’s look closerLittle clues
Three things to notice.
Black-and-yellow abdomen.
Silvery hairs on the front body.
Often adds a zigzag to its web.
Out in the world
Where to look.
Around southeastern Wisconsin
Gardens and tall plants, late summer.
Look closely. Leave your tiny neighbor where you found it.
A closer look
One clue is just the start.
The large, colorful spiders people notice are usually females. Males are much smaller.
A special find can be hard to spot without being biologically rare. Encounters depend on season and habitat.
Keep exploring
Meet the neighbors.
For curious grownups, too
Read a little further.
Original summaries, with references for deeper reading. Field notes are being checked against the supplied research.
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Artwork & downloads.
Front artwork is made for a 3-inch clear disc. Revised artwork still needs a physical check. Reverse QR files use the confirmed permanent website.
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